Questions People Ask About the BiblePage 15 of 26
Browse honest questions people bring to Scripture, organized by category and topic. Choose any question to see what the Bible says.
Marriage & Family
Divorce
- What are some tools that the enemy uses against the sacredness of marriage?
- What does the Bible actually say about divorce?
- What if my spouse cheated on me - does that change what the Bible says about divorce?
- What is the definition of adultery?
- What is the definition of infidelity?
- What should I do if my spouse wants a divorce but I don't?
- What were the civil ordinances that expressed God's sentiments towards a wife who betrays her husband?
God's Design for Relationships
- Can God really restore a marriage that feels completely broken?
- How can I love someone who keeps hurting me?
- How do I handle it when my family doesn't support my relationship choices?
- How do I know if someone is the right person for me to marry?
- Is it okay to end a friendship that's become toxic or unhealthy?
- What does it mean to "submit" in marriage, and does that apply to everyone?
- What does the Bible say about what makes a good relationship?
- What should I do when my spouse and I keep fighting about the same things?
- What's the difference between loving someone and being a doormat?
- Why does God care so much about who I date or marry?
Marriage
- How do I know if someone is the right person for me to marry?
- How does the ego manifest in marriage?
- How does the New Testament marriage relate to the sanctification of children?
- How does the union of man and woman in marriage create a new institution apart from all others?
- How has the scripture about wives submitting to their husbands been misinterpreted?
- Is it okay for Christians to get divorced, or does God expect us to stay married no matter what?
- What advice should women embrace regarding their husbands' intimidation of their calling?
- What are some tools that the enemy uses against the sacredness of marriage?
- What does it mean for a man to leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife?
- What does it mean to be married to Jesus in the context of salvation?
- What does it mean when the Bible says wives should submit to their husbands?
- What does the apostle Paul say about marriage and its potential distraction from serving the Lord?
- What does the Bible actually say makes a good marriage?
- What factors should be considered when deciding to pursue ministry as a married woman?
- What is the husband's role as the head of the wife?
- What is the importance of a wife's submission to her husband?
- What is the main objective of the enemy in relation to the unity and principles of marriage?
- What is the responsibility of a spiritually mature wife if her husband hinders her progress in ministry?
- What is the significance of a godly man's relationship with his spouse, children, and immediate surroundings?
- What role does the man play in the household?
Relationship Boundaries
- Can I say "no" to people and still be a good Christian?
- Can I say no to people and still be a good Christian?
- How can I be loving and kind while still protecting myself from being taken advantage of?
- How can I love someone but still protect myself from getting hurt?
- How do I handle friends who always take but never give back?
- How do I handle it when other Christians tell me I should just forgive and forget instead of setting boundaries?
- How do I know if I'm being too harsh or too lenient with boundaries in my relationships?
- How do I know if I'm being too nice or if I should stand up for myself?
- How do I set boundaries without feeling guilty about hurting someone's feelings?
- How do I set boundaries without feeling guilty or selfish?
- Is it okay to cut off contact with someone who keeps bringing negativity into my life?
- Is it okay to cut toxic people out of my life, even if they're Christians?
- What does "turning the other cheek" really mean in everyday relationships?
- What does the Bible say about setting boundaries with people who hurt me?
- What does the Bible say about setting boundaries with toxic family members?
- What does the Bible teach about boundaries in marriage and dating relationships?
- What should I do when family members cross the line or don't respect me?
- What should I do when someone keeps crossing my boundaries even after I've told them to stop?
- What's the difference between being forgiving and being a doormat?
- What's the difference between being selfish and having healthy boundaries?
Sex & Marriage
- According to Leviticus and Deuteronomy, what are the consequences of fornication with one's father's wife?
- Can couples live together before marriage, or does the Bible say you have to wait until after the wedding?
- Describe the feelings of a man with a 'perverted soul'?
- How can a woman avoid trouble in the flesh when married?
- How do I know if someone is the right person to marry according to God's plan?
- How does the lust from within lead to temptation?
- What are some examples of fleshy lust that can lead to an unlawful desire?
- What does the Bible actually say about sex - is it only for making babies or is it okay to enjoy it?
- What is the Bible's perspective on men or women having sexual relationships with animals?
- What is the definition of affection?
- What is the definition of fornication?
- What is the definition of inordinate affection?
- What is the definition of lasciviousness?
- What is the definition of love?
- What is the definition of lust of the flesh?
- What is the definition of lust?
- What is the definition of perversion?
- What is the definition of temptation?
- What is the nature of desire?
- What role does pornography play in the context of fornication?
Single Life
- Can I be complete and fulfilled as a person if I never get married?
- Can I serve God better as a single person than if I were married?
- Does being single mean something is wrong with me or that I'm incomplete?
- Does God have "the one" person picked out for me, or is that just a myth?
- How can I serve God and find my purpose when I don't have a spouse or family to focus on?
- How can I use my single years in a way that honors God?
- How do I deal with loneliness when I'm single and everyone around me seems to be in relationships?
- How do I deal with loneliness when I'm single and everyone around me seems to be in relationships?
- How do I handle pressure from family and friends who keep asking when I'm going to settle down?
- How do I handle pressure from family and friends who keep asking when I'm going to settle down?
- How do I know if God wants me to stay single or if I'm meant to find someone?
- Is it okay to be single as a Christian, or am I supposed to get married?
- Is it okay to be single as a Christian, or does God expect everyone to get married?
- Is it wrong to want to get married, or should I just be content being single?
- Is it wrong to want to get married, or should I just be happy being single?
- What did Jesus say about being single versus being married?
- What does the Bible say about being content with single life?
- What does the Bible say about dating and how should I approach it?
- What does the Bible say about sex and how do I handle those desires as a single person?
- What should I do with my life while I'm single - how can I make the most of this time?